Kevin & Marina
Here for Beer
Jordan Lee
Best Man
My always best man. My brother. The man I know I can count on for anything. Please help me keep him away from the Peach Schnapps and Bud Light Platinum, it'll be too good a night if he gets his hands on either of those.
Emma Goerisch
Maid of Honor
Speaks better Spanish than me. Wiser. Selfless. Uses big words during Code Names like Catamaran. Our friendship knows no limits. May really only be here for the beer.
Marc Escobedo
Groomsman
The guy that is literally always down for anything. Modelo always on deck. The best Taco Bell supplier. Nikola Mirotic and Cristiano Felicio appreciate your unwavering support.
Catherine Escobedo
Bridesmaid
Wife of Marc Escobedo. My partner for all games in which we always beat Kevin and Marc. My favorite person to drink wine with. She loves the way I take shots.
George Bouchard
Groomsman
I fronted the money to let this guy buy a PS4 back in the day, just so I wouldn't be alone when playing Destiny. An incredibly genuine friend. On his wedding day, he said he wasn't an emotional person, but he's easily my friend who most understands me emotionally. The ultimate gaming partner that'll always have my back.
Carolina Rodriguez
Bridesmaid
My cousin. My Bad Bunny partner enthusiast. Our guilty pleasure is 1000-lb Sisters. Kevin's personal trainer. She enjoys random visits to our house that include cooking whatever she can find in our kitchen & roasting Kevin on Da Bears.
Andrew Maybach
Groomsman
At UIC, we took a 200 level Spanish course for non-native speakers yet we were the only ones that were non-native Spanish speakers. We passed that class, maybe Professor Mariska felt bad for us. In City Year, Ubuntu was a main theme, which meant, "I am, because we are; and since we are therefore I am.” A true friend.
Feven Tekie
Bridesmaid
Our nursing school journey had led us to work together at the same hospital. Tacos and mimosa dates are my fave with her. The friend who makes me laugh so hard during residency meetings that I have to leave the room. My favorite Nurse to give report to.
Kevin Hoshizaki
Groomsman
We spent nine years as roommates going back to our days at UIC. All this time I've referenced him as my roommate, but he's definitely my longest-tenured friend. Always supportive with whatever endeavor awaits but also always so quick to show you his jersey collection. Easily the biggest Steve Nash fan I know.
Kelly Kawabata
Bridesmaid
Kelly is the real reason I would visit Kevin so much at their apartment. Her laugh is contagious. She has the best dance moves. Our hangouts range from playing Overcooked and scrapbooking to going to Spring Awakening. Although she is moving soon, Chandler, Arizona is only 25 hours and 2 minutes away.
Jose Solis
Groomsman
We bonded over his vast and diverse collection of Funko Pop figures and then we nerded out playing Sentinels of the Multiverse, a superhero board game, where we teamed up to take down an evil villain. Afficionado of bright colors in his fashion, I can respect that. Jay, if you're reading this, will you join in being a groomsmen? Holla at me.
Anna Karissa Reyes
Bridesmaid
Kevin's cousin, well technically his aunt, and my soon-to-be familia. Her energy is infectious. Karissa has been the only one who can get Kevin and me to do a Shred415 class. Karissa, if you're reading this: Will you be my bridesmaid? Update: She said, “YES!”
Patrick In
Officiant
The friend that always makes a good time out of any kind of situation, even if he breaks something, but he'll be the first to tell you that his favorite bit of nursing advice is to "lay on your left side." If you see him trying to do a one-handed push-up, stop him. He shares his location with Marina. Our friendship = Hennything is possible.